MP 4230 - Music Composition III

Credits: 3

In this senior-level composition course, students extend their knowledge of advanced technological practices for composition. The course content delves into the variety of techniques found in canonic and emerging electronic music composition and sound art. Through score study, listening analysis, and performance viewings, students expand their creative and critical thinking skills toward the creation of interactive music, sound installations, generative music, audiovisual works, and other electroacoustic forms. In addition to being an exploration of electroacoustic forms and techniques, the course also connects music to ideas. Students learn to self-evaluate and justify how compositional technique reinforces interpretative meaning. This course is required as the penultimate course in the degree program. A senior portfolio review and graduation project proposal will be conducted at the end of the course. Students must pass both the portfolio review and have their graduation project proposal accepted to pass the course, and to enroll in MP 4570, Visual Branding + Music Promotion.

Prerequisites: MP 3840 - Digital Performance I

Notes: This is the penultimate course in the BFA degree.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Create original compositions in various electroacoustic forms.
Demonstrate ability to integrate real time audio processes into composition and in support of concept.
Justify the use of particular techniques in alignment with musical intent and interpretive listening.
Produce a portfolio of that highlights advanced composition, production, and post-production skill sets and demonstrates an emerging individual style.